A Barca do Sol -

A Barca do Sol was a Brazilian folk-pop/psych band that released the 1974–76 Continental albums A Barca do Sol and Durante o Verão, followed in 1979 with Pirata.

Members: Jaques Morelenbaum (vocals, piano, cello), Nando Carneiro (guitar, vocals), Mauri Costa (guitar), Marcelo Costa (drums), Beto Rezende (viola, guitar), Marcos Stull (bass, 1973-75), Richard Court (flute, 1973-75), Marcelo Bernardes (flute, 1973-75), Rui Motta (drums, 1973-75), Alan Pierre (bass, 1976-81), David Ganc (flute, 1976-81)

Formation

A Barca do Sol (Portuguese for “The Boat of the Sun”) formed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1973, initially as a support band for Peri Reis before evolving into an independent group. Their musical style blended progressive rock, international folk, and Música Popular Brasileira (MPB).

A Barca do Sol

A Barca do Sol released their self-titled debut album in November 1974 on Continental.

The album features electric and acoustic guitarist, violist, and percussionist Beto Resende, acoustic guitarist and vocalist Nando Carneiro, acoustic guitarist, violist, and vocalist Muri Costa, flautist Marcelo Bernardes, and cellist, violinist, and vocalist Jaques Morelenbaum.

Nando Carneiro co-wrote four songs with João Carlos Pádua: “A Primeira Batalha,” “Arremesso,” “Dragão da Bondade,” and “Corsário Satã.” He also collaborated with Geraldo E. Carneiro on four tracks: “Brilho da Noite,” “As Boas Consciências,” “Lady Jane,” and “Alaska.”

Additionally, Carneiro co-wrote “Caminhão” with Afonso Carlos Costa and Daniel Mendes Campos; and “A Barca do Sol” with João Carlos Pádua and Mauricio Costa. Mauricio Costa also co-wrote “O Fantasma da Ópera” with Geraldo E. Carneiro.

A1. “A Primeira Batalha” (3:05)
A2. “Brilho da Noite” (4:03)
A3. “Arremesso” (3:43)
A4. “As Boas Consciências” (3:07)
A5. “Caminhão” [Truck] (4:33)

B1. “Lady Jane” (2:20)
B2. “Dragão da Bondade” [Dragon of Goodness] (3:00)
B3. “Alaska” (3:30)
B4. “O Fantasma da Ópera” [The Phantom of the Opera] (2:44)
B5. “Corsário Satã” [Corsair Satan] (4:12)
B6. “A Barca do Sol” [The Sun Boat] (3:16)

Egberto Gismonti produced the album.

Durante o Verão

A Barca do Sol released their second album, Durante o Verão, in June 1976 on Continental.

All members contribute vocals, barring drummer/percussionist Marcelo Costa. The album features keyboardist/acoustic guitarist Flávio Venturini, acoustic/electric guitarist Nando Carneiro, cellist/pianist Jaques Morelenbaum, bassist Alain Pierre Magalhaes, acoustic guitarist Muri Costa, and flautist David Ganc. Guest musicians include mellotronist Zé Rodrix, bassist Luizão Maia, pianist Túlio Mourão, and drummer Robertinho Silva.

Flávio Venturini co-wrote “Rei do Nono Reino” with Márcio Borges, “A Viagem do Sem Fim” with Ronaldo Bastos, and “Fantasia: Circo da América / Festa da Colheita” with Murilo Antunes, and wrote “Dona da Voz” solo. Jaques Morelenbaum co-wrote “Durante o Verão” with Geraldo E. Carneiro, “Sete Cores” with Nando Carneiro and Novelli, and “Fantasma” with Marcelo Costa. Nando Carneiro also wrote “Planador” solo and co-wrote “E.T.” with Geraldo E. Carneiro. “Todos os Sonhos” is a collaboration between Beto Guedes and Ronaldo Bastos.

A1. “Rei do Nono Reino” [King of the Ninth Realm] (3:45)
A2. “A Viagem do Sem Fim” [The Endless Journey] (3:06)
A3. “Fantasia: Circo da América / Festa da Colheita” [Fantasy: Circus of America / Harvest Festival] (5:20)
A4. “Dona da Voz” [Lady of the Voice] (3:12)
A5. “Durante o Verão” [During the Summer] (3:51)

B1. “Sete Cores” [Seven Colors] (3:34)
B2. “Fantasma” [Ghost] (3:36)
B3. “Todos os Sonhos” [All Dreams] (3:15)
B4. “Planador” [Glider] (2:33)
B5. “E.T.” (4:12)

Renato Corrêa and A Barca do Sol produced the album. Franklin Garrido engineered the recording at Phonogram Studios in Rio de Janeiro, with Andy Mills mixing.

In 1978, A Barca do Sol served as the backing band on Corra o Risco, the debut album by singer/songwriter Olivia Byington.

Pirata

A Barca do Sol released their third album, Pirata, in October 1979 on Verão.

The album features singer Ritchie, cellist/pianist/synthesist Jaques Morelenbaum, bassist/acoustic-guitarist Alain Pierre, drummer/percussionist Marcelo Costa, and guitarists Nando Carneiro and Muri Costa.

Guest musicians include organist Marcos Lobato, vocalist Maurício Maestro, keyboardist Wagner Tiso, electric guitarist Robertinho de Recife, acoustic guitarist João Carlos Pádua, pandeiro players Zeca do Pandeiro and Jorginho do Pandeiro, trombonist Paulinho do Trombone, and saxophonist Zé Nogueira.

Guga and Nando Carneiro co-wrote four tracks: “Pirata,” “Amanhece,” “Olho Mágico,” and “Sinal Aberto.” Nando Carneiro also co-wrote songs with with Muri Costa (“Tudo Passa,” “No Jardim”) and Jaques Morelenbaum (“Amanhece de Novo”). Costa co-wrote “Deixa Eu Viver” with outsiders Luiz Carlos Goes and Luiz Carlos Sarco. “Rato” is an Guilherme Arantes cover.
Tracklist

A1. “Pirata” [Pirate] (3:09)
A2. “Amanhece” [It Dawns] (4:23)
A3. “Rato” [Rat] (3:45)
A4. “Tudo Passa” [Everything Passes] (3:23)
A5. “Deixa Eu Viver” [Let Me Live] (3:08)

B1. “Olho Mágico” [Magic Eye] (3:09)
B2. “Sinal Aberto” [Open Signal] (3:51)
B3. “No Jardim” [In the Garden] (4:00)
B4. “Amanhece de Novo” [It Dawns Again] (4:52)

A Barca do Sol produced the album. Ary Carvalhaes engineered the recording at Estúdios Vice-Versa, with Jorge Barradas mixing at Lincoln.

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